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Select the active tab on the ribbon and activate the access keys

Press Alt to move focus to the ribbon and display key tips for ribbon tabs and commands.

Alt

When to use it

When you want to navigate the ribbon using the keyboard instead of the mouse.

Pro tip

After pressing Alt, release it and then press the key tip letter for the desired tab or command.

Esc F1 F2 F3 F4
F5 F6 F7 F8
F9 F10 F11 F12
PrtSc Scroll Pause
` ~ 1 ! 2 @ 3 # 4 $ 5 % 6 ^ 7 & 8 * 9 ( 0 ) - _ = +
Ins Home PgUp
Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ { ] } \ |
Del End PgDn
Caps A S D F G H J K L ; : ' " Enter
Shift Z X C V B N M , < . > / ? Shift
Ctrl Win Alt Space Fn Alt Ctrl

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